Welder - Pressure Vessel - Submarines

ZipRecruiter; Derby; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking skilled welders to join their team in Derby. This role involves fabricating complex pressure vessels for submarines, ensuring high-quality standards and compliance with nuclear specifications. The ideal candidate will have a recognized welding apprenticeship and experience in pressure welding. The position offers competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a commitment to continuous development in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent development opportunities

Employee support assistance

Discounts

Qualifications

• Recognized welding apprenticeship required.
• Experience in thick gauge welding preferred.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental procedures.

Responsibilities

• Welding products to nuclear standards.
• Performing inspections including X-Ray and Ultrasonic.
• Collaborating with team members on production issues.

Skills

Collaboration

Agility

Boldness

Simplicity

Education

Welding Apprenticeship

Tools

TIG

MIG

Ultrasonic Inspection

X-Ray Inspection

Liquid Penetrant Inspection

Job description

Job Description

Welder - Pressure Vessel - Submarines

Full Time

Location: Derby

Salary: Starting at £39,435 p/a, plus up to 26% shift premium (dependent on shift pattern), overtime opportunities, 33 days leave, and other corporate benefits. More information can be found here.

Due to business growth, several opportunities for Skilled Welders (with a recognized welding apprenticeship such as City and Guilds, NVQ3, or equivalent) have arisen within the New Build and Components division of Rolls-Royce Submarines. You will join our experienced welding team working on fabricating complex pressure vessels and pipework, which are part of our products delivered to the Royal Navy.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Our Submarines business designs, manufactures, supplies, and provides through-life support for nuclear propulsion systems supporting the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. Learn more about our projects here.

Join us to work in an inclusive, digital-first environment that invests in your growth, offers continuous learning opportunities, and a broad range of career development options.

What we offer

Competitive salary, excellent development opportunities, bonus, employee support assistance, and discounts. You will be involved in welding various materials using manual TIG, mechanized TIG, and MIG processes, requiring flexibility across these methods. The environment maintains high standards with clear procedures to meet quality specifications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Welding products to nuclear standards following technical instructions, drawings, and specifications.
2. Ensuring process control and workplace cleanliness standards are met.
3. Performing inspections including X-Ray, Ultrasonic, and Liquid Penetrant Inspection (LPI).
4. Utilizing advanced welding technology, including mechanized systems for static and rotational welding.
5. Welding in various positions, including 6G.
6. Collaborating with team members to resolve production and quality issues and undertaking additional tasks as needed.

This role is vital to maintaining Rolls-Royce's high-quality standards in our manufacturing processes.

Candidate Profile

We value agility, boldness, collaboration, and simplicity. To succeed, you should have:

• A recognized welding apprenticeship (City and Guilds, NVQ3, or equivalent).
• Experience in thick gauge welding, preferably on pipes.
• Experience with pressure welding and inspections such as X-Ray, ultrasonic, or LPI.
• Experience welding various materials, including stainless steel.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental procedures, including COSHH.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines, you must hold a UK nationality and a Security Check (SC) clearance without caveats. We will support your application for clearance if needed.

Job Category: Manufacturing

Posting Date: 06 May 2025

Posting End Date: 30 May 2025